Will Blum as Buddy in "Elf The Musical"

Will Blum as Buddy in "Elf The Musical"

AMY BOYLE

As the main seasonal attraction from Broadway in Chicago, this new touring show is a musical adaptation of the hit Will Ferrell movie wherein the title character goes looking for his daddy in New York City. "Elf" got mixed reviews on Broadway in 2010, but the tour has an Equity cast, and we're ready to give it a chance, especially since the book is by Bob Martin and Tom Meehan, both masters of the satiric art. If you're looking for a big, downtown experience with broad appeal, this is probably your best bet. Tuesday to Dec. 15 at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph St.; $18-$90 at 800-775-2000 and broadwayinchicago.com

As the main seasonal attraction from Broadway in Chicago, this new touring show is a musical adaptation of the hit Will Ferrell movie wherein the title character goes looking for his daddy in New York City. "Elf" got mixed reviews on Broadway in 2010, but the tour has an Equity cast, and we're ready to give it a chance, especially since the book is by Bob Martin and Tom Meehan, both masters of the satiric art. If you're looking for a big, downtown experience with broad appeal, this is probably your best bet. Tuesday to Dec. 15 at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph St.; $18-$90 at 800-775-2000 and broadwayinchicago.com (AMY BOYLE)

As the main seasonal attraction from Broadway in Chicago, this new touring show is a musical adaptation of the hit Will Ferrell movie wherein the title character goes looking for his daddy in New York City. "Elf" got mixed reviews on Broadway in 2010, but the tour has an Equity cast, and we're ready to give it a chance, especially since the book is by Bob Martin and Tom Meehan, both masters of the satiric art. If you're looking for a big, downtown experience with broad appeal, this is probably your best bet. Tuesday to Dec. 15 at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph St.; $18-$90 at 800-775-2000 and broadwayinchicago.com